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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Harnett County

Harnett County takes household hazardous waste, such as cleaners, gasoline, wet paint, and pesticides, only at its yearly collection event. The landfills and convenience centers don’t take it.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Free for residents
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

North Carolina’s collection days

One-day drop-offs that counties hold for their own residents. Coming up in the counties we cover:

  • Sat Oct. 17Alamance CountyElon University, Elon8 a.m. to noon
  • Sat Oct. 24Henderson CountyHenderson County Solid Waste, old activity building entrance, Hendersonville8 a.m. to noon
  • Sat Oct. 24Surry CountySurry County collection event, Mount Airy9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All North Carolina collection days

From each county’s own page.

Household hazardous waste in other counties

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources: Harnett County: Hazardous waste; Harnett County: Fees and payment methods; NC DEQ: Household hazardous waste

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